In Bond per 6x75cl
"Robert Parker 100 Points
Clinet has been on a hot streak lately and the 2009 appears to be the greatest wine ever made at the estate, surpassing even the late Jean-Michel Arcaute’s monumental 1989. A blend of 85% Merlot and tiny amounts of Cabernet Franc (12%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), this big Pomerol boasts an opaque, moonless night inky/blue/purple color in addition to a gorgeous perfume of blueberry pie, incense, truffles, black raspberries, licorice and wood smoke. Viscous and multi-dimensional with silky, sweet tannin, massive fruit concentration and full-bodied power, there are nearly 4,000 cases of this thick, juicy, perfect Clinet. It should drink well in 3-5 years and keep for 25-30.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate 96 Points
Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Clinet is showing quite a lot of evolution on the nose with notes of new leather, fried spices and dried herbs over a core of dried mulberries and prunes with a touch of redcurrant jelly. Full-bodied and decadently fruited with loads of mature, savory layers, it has a chewy texture and finishes on a dried herbs note. 2019 - 2035. Reviewed March 2019"
In the 1860s the estate belonged to the Constant family and then to the Arnaud family who also owned Ch Pétrus. For much of the 20th century ownership was in the hands of the Audy family. The arrival of son-in-law Jean Michel Arcaute in the 1980s was a turning point as he revolutionised the estate. In 1998 the estate was bought by Jean-Louis Laborde and is now run by his son Ronan.
8 hectares of vines are planted with 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc with an average age of 40 years. The soils are gravel over deep clay with iron deposits. The wine is aged in oak barriques, 60% of which are new.
